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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ok ya'll get your minds out of the gutter! Today was my very first crochet class! I scoured the internet for hours for a good class, with a teacher who could teach left handed crocheting. I finally found one and let me tell you she is the best! I actually left the store, feeling confident and drum roll please.....................................crocheting with my RIGHT HAND! Now to everyone that knows me this is astonishing, especially since my right hand is really only used as an accessory to my left hand, but as Sandy explained, my right hand is really only holding the hook while my left hand does all of the work. Which after today, makes perfect sense. Of course I will never hear the end of this from my mother, who tried (in her own special way) to teach me. In my quest to learn how to crochet, I found out that Charlotte has some really great local yarn stores. As much as I love Maryjo's Fabrics, I think she may have a run for her money with the LYS. And if you know me then you know I couldn't leave Charlotte Yarn

without making a purchase. This is a darling LYS with a beautiful variety of yarns. Remy and Sandy are the best. I felt at home immediately upon entering the shop. Sandy worked with me one on one for well over two hours, she was so patient and kind. I really enjoyed today, and can't wait for my class tomorrow.

My second yarn purchase, now I have 4 skeins of yarn! I bought a basket to

house all of the yarn, I am sure that I will outgrow it soon!

This is my practice piece, no it's not straight, probably not to gauge and I am sure that

I missed some stitches, it's tight in some places and too loose in others, but by george

8 comments:

welcome to the southpaw style- i am a lefty crocheting mama too i make all my childrens scarves and hats then NO one has one like it , i also use one multi-color skien for them only so I know who's is who's. thats is my outlet for my creativity. Wow bob marley said we have more in common than not.. imagine that.. i find that statement so true. jk please post me some finsihed items also a always use multi-color yarn for extra color, cut, clarity yep my work sure shines

Yay! You're learning to crochet! =D Isn't it the greatest feeling? I bet your yarn collection outgrows that basket real soon ;) I've been itching to practice my crochet but its too hot right now. That and, 5 attentive cats in the house + a skein of yarn = frustration and giggles!

Hi Aaminah's mom! Thanks for the encouragement, I can't wait to make my first hat and scarve, I am dreaming about how they will look. I really like the multicolored skeins, so pretty. I will definitely pick some of those up tomorrow, before class. I would love to see some of your finished work.

About Me and My Musings

I love all things girly; pink, purple, ribbons, fabric, and nail polish. I love my, family 1 beautiful, spoiled daughter and a fabtastic Schnookie, sewing and decorating, and all things nailpolish related. I have been through some changes in the last year, and I have come to realize some things about my 30-something self. I thought that as a creative outlet I would try blogging, in hopes of giving my girl friends' ears a break.